Research & Postgraduate Studies
Research that reaches the bedside.
Translational, clinical and preclinical research across medicine, dentistry, pharmacy and nursing — on a single interprofessional campus in Ras Al Khaimah. In the last five years RAKMHSU has moved from 80 publications a year to a projected 578, with 86.0% of output now appearing in Q1 and Q2 journals.
Source: Scopus and SciVal. Every figure, with its definition and period, is on the Research Metrics Dashboard.
Six research themes
Each theme is defined by where the University already holds concentrated, evidenced strength — not by aspiration. Every theme page names its lead, its researchers, its methods and the doctoral projects currently open.
The evidence, in the open
Every figure carries its source and its scope. These are RAKMHSU affiliation-scoped Scopus figures — the University's own output — synchronised automatically from Scopus and SciVal.
Publications per calendar year
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Source: Scopus (www.scopus.com), synchronised automatically · The current year is partial; at last year's pace the full year projects to 593 (a projection by the website, not a confirmed figure).
Share published in Q1 and Q2 journals
2022–2026Open on its own pageLoading chart…
Source: SciVal (www.scival.com), synchronised automatically
Average 48 publications per month in 2026 and 1.6 per day, as reported to the Academic Board (7 September 2026); the Q1 and Q2 share is up 76.0% on 2022.
Rise in average annual publications, 2008–2021 compared with 2022–2026. 1,515 of the University's 1,855 papers were published in the last five years.
Field-weighted citation impact in 2025, against a world average of 1.00 — a 616% increase on 2022.
Of 2026 publications involve an international co-author, up from 74.0% in 2022.
Publications per academic staff member in 2026, up from 0.67 in 2022 — a 691% increase.
Centres and core facilities
Purpose-built infrastructure, open to our own researchers and to external academic and industry partners under defined engagement models.
Translational Medical Research Centre
Interdisciplinary investigation of the mechanisms behind infectious and non-infectious disease, with active microbiome and translational programmes. Headed by Dr. Adil Farooq Wali.
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Central Animal Research Facility
Rodent disease modelling across cardiovascular, metabolic, neurological, oncological, hepatic, renal, immunological and ophthalmological domains. Headed by Dr. Shakta Mani Satyam.
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Core Facilities Catalogue
Searchable instrumentation across both centres and the simulation centre, with access rules, technical contacts, charging basis and the acknowledgement text for publications.
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Impact case studies
What changed as a result of the research — in practice, in policy and in patient care. Indicative
Everything you need, in one place
Ethics & approvals
Decision tool, submission windows, forms and a published turnaround target for every review category.
Start hereFunding & grants
Internal seed schemes, an external opportunity calendar, costing support and APC funding.
Find fundingFacilities & booking
Instrumentation, access rules, charging basis and named technical contacts.
Book a facilityTraining & development
Researcher development calendar, mandatory training and supervision policy.
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Study with us
PhD and MSc by research across pharmacy, nursing and the health sciences — find a supervisor and see the projects open now.
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Partner with us
Contract research, collaborative programmes, facility access and clinical studies — with co-authors in 60 countries already.
Start a conversationLatest from our researchers
What is happening in research across the colleges, and where to find every faculty member's Scopus publications and citations.
Research news & events
All news & events
Every faculty member's Scopus record, in one place
Scopus-indexed publications, citations and h-index for each faculty member with a Scopus author profile, grouped by college and synchronised automatically from Scopus.
- Faculty with a Scopus profile
- 88
- Scopus documents, career
- 3,365
- Citations, career
- 69,772
- Documents, 2024–2026
- 2,088
Career totals include work published at previous institutions; the University's own output is on the Research Metrics Dashboard.
The people leading research
The Office of Research & Postgraduate Studies sets the research strategy, runs the approvals and funding schemes, and leads the University's two research centres.
The best research emerges from collaboration across disciplines, translated into solutions that reach patients. Our task is to make that work visible, well governed and genuinely open to partners — regionally and internationally.
Prof. Mohamed El-TananiVice President for Research and Postgraduate Studies
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Prof. Mohamed El-Tanani
Vice President — Research & Postgraduate Studies
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Dr. Syed Arman Rabbani
Assistant Vice President — Research & Postgraduate Studies
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Dr. Mohammad Ali Radi Obeid
Assistant Vice President — Global Strategy, Industrial Engagement & Business Development
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Dr. Adil Farooq Wali
Head — Translational Medical Research Centre (TMRC)
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Dr. Shakta Mani Satyam
Head — Central Animal Research Facility (CARF)
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Where Our Research Makes a Difference
Collaborative Exploration
An environment where interdisciplinary collaborations flourish, bringing together diverse perspectives and expertise.
Innovation & Impact
Translating research into tangible solutions that benefit society and contribute to real-world progress.
Global Engagement
Collaborating with institutions and scholars worldwide to enrich our academic endeavors and broaden horizons.
Translational Research
Bringing findings from the laboratory to clinical practice, ensuring discoveries reach patient care.
Student-Centric Approach
A nurturing, intellectually stimulating environment that empowers postgraduate scholars to make a lasting impact.
Ethical Standards
Rigorous research ethics governance through dedicated human and animal research ethics committees.
The mission of research at RAK Medical and Health Sciences University is to advance medical knowledge, improve patient care, train healthcare professionals and address health challenges — promoting interdisciplinary collaboration, driving innovation and upholding the highest ethical standards in the pursuit of better health outcomes for individuals and communities. Read the research mission.
Where the publications fall
Measured from the University's 1,855 Scopus-indexed publications: the subject areas its work concentrates in, largest first. Open the chart on its own page to filter it or download the figures.
Themes, subject areas & topicsThe eight largest subject areas
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Source: Scopus and the Scopus Serial Title API (ASJC subject areas) · A document counts in every subject area of its journal.
Research in Action
The instruments behind the University's research, from mass spectrometry to histopathology, open to RAKMHSU researchers and to external academic and industry partners.
Photographs illustrate each capability; the instruments named are those in the University's facilities catalogue.
Explore the Research Section
Research Overview
- Message from the Vice President
- Office & Leadership
- VP Research & PG Studies Organization Chart
- Research Mission
- Research Themes
- Research Metrics Dashboard
- Find a Researcher
- Impact Case Studies
- University Research Committee
- Human Ethics Committee
- Animal Research Ethics Committee
- RAKMHSU Research Strategic Plan (opens in a new tab)
- Strategic Plan - PG Studies (opens in a new tab)
Research Centres
Publications
- Google Scholar - Faculty Publications (opens in a new tab)
- Scopus - Faculty Publications & Citations
- Recent Faculty Publications - RAKCOMS
- Recent Faculty Publications - RAKCODS
- Recent Faculty Publications - RAKCOP
- Recent Faculty Publications - RAKCON
- Recent Faculty Publications - General Education
- Recent Student Publications
- Research News & Achievements